Mediterranean Barley Salad

A great chilled whole-grain salad to serve with grilled chicken, or on its own for lunch. Can be improved with a combination of whole grains, but the barley works on its own.

Recipe «Mediterranean Barley Salad» presented in category Recipes / Health, to prepare this dish you will need no more 30 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author shef would need: 1 cup barley, 2 1/2 cups water, 7 sun-dried tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil , 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, 1 can chopped black olives , 2 tbsp olive oil.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup barley 
• 2 1/2 cups water 
• 7 sun-dried tomatoes 
• 2 cloves garlic 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro 
• 1 can chopped black olives 
• 2 tbsp olive oil 

Instructions

1. Bring barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the barley is tender, but still slightly firm in the center, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature in a bowl.
2. Puree the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour over the barley. Fold in the cilantro, olives, and remaining olive oil until blended. Cover, and refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving.